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Discover Living & Giving with Flair inspired by the quality and trendy gift product you will see at the Fall 2010 Toronto Gift Show. Touch, feel, and experience what makes the Toronto Gift Show North America's largest trade gift show of the year!

CGTA Spring 2011 Toronto Gift Show
Sunday, January 30th - Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Toronto International Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre

Sunday, January 30 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, January 31 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. * EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday, February 1 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. * EXTENDED HOURS
Wednesday, February 2 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 3 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

THE TORONTO GIFT SHOW - CANADA'S PREMIERE GIFT INDUSTRY EVENT
Throughout 1.3 million square feet of display space, the Toronto Gift Show is North America's largest temporary trade gift show. With 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 16,000 qualified retail buyers from across Canada, it's Canada's largest one-stop shopping/buying venue. Look for innovative tabletop, housewares, gourmet food, garden accessories, collectibles, handmade, stationery, home décor, bath, bed and linen products and much much more.


PRIZE DRAW
 "A Sensational Spa Weekend for Two"
Experience a dream-come-true, luxury spa package for two, featuring extensive spa services, accommodations and meals for two nights. Note: Spa will be booked within winning retailer's home province. The CGTA will handle all the arrangements. Valued at $1,800.00, prize must be redeemed as awarded. For a chance to win, attendees must complete the ballot on their show badge and drop it off at any New Product Gallery, located at the International Centre, Aviation Room (off Hall 5), Congress Centre North, Hall 12, Booth 12731 or Congress Centre South, Pinsent Room (off Hall 7).


AN INCREDIABLE WAY FOR RETAILERS TO SHOP THE WORLD
The Toronto Gift Show is owned and managed by the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association. Located minutes from Pearson International Airport and major highways, it provides gift retailers with a unique, professional buying experience at Toronto's two most convenient venues, with complimentary shuttle buses running frequently between the two centres.

RETAIL RESOURCES MAKE THIS MUCH MORE THAN A TRADE SHOW.
In addition to bringing a whole new world of extraordinary gift ideas to your store, the Toronto Gift Show is an exceptional business-building experience. Complimentary seminars, displays and educational showcases make this a one-of-a-kind business experience for buyers.

IMPROVED AND ENHANCED SHOPPING CONVENIENCE!
UNBEATABLE PRODUCT SELECTIONS AND CONVENIENT SHOPPING AREAS
The Toronto Gift Show has been organized into seven overall themes. Every type of product imaginable is easy to find, making your shopping/buying excursion even more seamless, more convenient and more enjoyable than ever!

                 

SPECIAL FEATURES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

. Free Daily Seminars and Workshops
Cover everything new in retail business strategies, merchandising ideas and trends
LEARN & EXPERIENCE. ALL AT NO COST!

. Automated Product/Exhibitor Locators
On-site exhibitor and product information at your fingertips, so you can find what you want easily, or just ask at any information booth.

. Buyers' Guide
These valuable show resources packed with company and product information,
floor plans, event and activity listings and amenities to make your shopping easy.

. Discounted Air Fares and Hotels
Available through the CGTA Hospitality Bureau (Booths are located in Hall 1 - International Centre /West Registration at Congress Centre South Building)

. Dining & Entertainment Discounts
Special Gift Show dining offers at a variety of participating area restaurants and venues.

. Other Free Visitor Amenities
Free parking, shuttle buses, neck, head and foot massages, coffee, water coolers, gourmet food samples, trade magazines and much more!

. Convenient Daycare*
Professional daycare is available at both locations for a nominal fee.
*NO CHILDREN ON SHOW FLOOR - No persons under the age of sixteen (16) years are permitted on the show floor, save and except infants of tender years, incapable of sitting up on their own. If taken onto the show floor, these infants must be carried at all times by the parent in a bunting bag or similar support. All other children under the age of sixteen (16) years are not permitted on the show floor at any time, under any circumstances. Daycare, monitored by child care specialists, is available at the Toronto International Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre venues.

. Export Ready Showcase
For the convenience of international visitors, this feature area has a special display of Export Ready products. Click here for more information.

MODE ACCESSORIES SHOW
While at the Toronto Gift Show, you can visit the Mode Accessories Show at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, right across the street from the Toronto Congress Centre. Over 200 exhibitors will be showcasing their best fashion accessory and apparel items. For more information visit: www.mode-accessories.com

IMPORTANT NOTES
. The Toronto Gift Show is strictly a TRADE ONLY EVENT for qualified retail buyers only and is not open to the public.
. This is an order taking trade show only.
. All visitors must submit a personalized business card and vendor permit of the gift industry to receive a show badge and gain access to the show floor.
. Badges are not transferable under any circumstances.
. The CGTA reserves the right to revoke or refuse show entrance privileges associated with any show badge or registration request.
. Purchase of any booth product/samples on the show floor is strictly prohibited.

ADMISSION RESTRICTIONS
. NO CHILDREN ON SHOW FLOOR - No persons under the age of sixteen (16) years are permitted on the show floor, save and except infants of tender years, incapable of sitting up on their own. If taken onto the show floor, these infants must be carried at all times by the parent in a bunting bag or similar support. All other children under the age of sixteen (16) years are not permitted on the show floor at any time, under any circumstances.
. Daycare, monitored by child care specialists, is available at the Toronto International Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre venues.
. NO PETS ALLOWED
. Small wheeled portfolios/cases (22'x14'x9' or smaller) are allowed on the show floor. Portfolios/cases exceeding these dimensions must be checked at any coat check room (available at both Centres).
. No cameras are allowed on the show floor.

FUTURE TORONTO GIFT SHOW DATES

Fall 2011 Aug 7 - Aug 11 - 5 day Event

Spring 2012 Jan 29 - Feb 2 - 5 day Event